Find out more about this fascinating new book MOOCs and Open Education

MOOCs and Open Education is a edited collection which discusses subjects relevant to open educational resources (OERs) and massively open online courses. The latest advances in online education are making it possible for people in nations all around the world to take online courses. MOOCs are massive because there is no limit on the number of participating students. Massively open online courses are typically free but do not lead to formal accreditation. There are many topics that distance learning institutions are having to struggle with now that blended learning technology is developing so rapidly. How can we make sure that the quality of instruction provided by these massively open online courses is acceptable? How can students be assured that instructors are properly credentialed to teach courses online? What different business strategies are being used by institutions like Argentina to conduct these massive open online courses? What teaching practices and innovative assessment strategies are in use today? How can we manage problems like inadequate motivation and high student attrition?

As e-learning becomes more prolific there is a developing desire to better understand how these MOOCs are being conducted. Universities and many other participants desire to gain a better understanding of the outcomes of these new open education initiatives. People want to gain an understanding of how MOOC courses can be made better. In response to this crescive desideratum for information the gripping new book MOOCs and Open Education provides a critical analysis of these massive open online courses and other open education subjects. This authoritative new book also deals with the major controversies associated with massive open online courses and open education resources (OERS). To learn more please visit MOOCs and Open Education.

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